CUSCO
Location
Cusco, the gateway to Machu Picchu, is located in the valley of the Huatanay River in the southeast of the Andes at 3400 meters above sea level. Cusco is 1153 Kms. southwest from Lima.
History
Cusco is the former capital of Tahuantinsuyo, the center of the Empire of the Four Regions and the "Navel of the world”. From this city unfurled one of the most remarkable empires in the history of mankind. The Incas expanded their frontiers in less than one hundred years from the north of Quito in Ecuador to Santiago de Chile far south. In the eastern direction they reached Argentina. Although the Incas are not well known in the western world, they were bigger than many ancient cultures intensively studied.
CUSCO, MACHU PICCHU AND SACRED VALLEY 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS (Expedition Train)
Day 1: Lima – Cusco Departure from Lima city to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Visitors should take a short rest in order to adjust to altitude. 13:00h Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Koricancha Temple and the Cathedral. Continue to the surrounding ruins: the fortress Sacsayhuamán overlooking the city, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay ruins.
18:00h Afternoon return to Cusco and hotel.
Day 2: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco Breakfast in the hotel. 05:40h Transfer from the hotel to the train station.
06:05h Take the morning train for a full day tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. The citadel perches on a mist-shrouded mountain top, surrounded by lush cloud forest. 09:50h Arrival at Aguas Calientes Train Station and transfer by bus (25 minutes) to the top of Machu Picchu Ruins. 13:30h Buffet Lunch at Toito´s Hpuse restaurant in Aguas Calientes. 15:25h Afternoon return to Cusco. 20:00h Transfer from Poroy train station to the hotel.
Day 3: Cusco - Sacred Valley - Pisac Breakfast in the hotel. 09:00h In the morning you will start your visit to the Pisac market where you will be able to see the mix in colors, traditions and people. The distance is 31 km (19 miles) from Cusco, and the altitude is 2.970 (9.700 p), Pisac is located in the Sacred Valley. 12:00h Alter lunch you will visit the town of Ollantaytambo. 18:00h Return to the hotel.
Day 4: Cusco - Lima Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Departure from Cusco city to Lima.
END OF OUR SERVICES The program includes: - Transfer in/out Cusco - 03 nights of lodging in selected hotel - Breakfast - Half day City Tour & Surrounding Ruins - Full Day Machu Picchu in Expedition Train - Buffet Lunch at Toto´s House Restaurant in Aguas Calientes - Full day Excursion to the Sacred Valley - Buffet lunch at Tunupa Restaurant in Sacred Valley - Entrances and guided tour in Spanish or English - Services taxes
Not included: - Air tickets Lima – Cusco – Lima by - Lan Peru of USD420.00 subject to change or - Avianca USD 372.00 - Peruvian Airlines USD 159.00 - Star Perú USD 121.00 - Personal expenses or additional tours
PRICE PER PERSON IN USD Rates apply only to foreign passengers, exonerated from lodging taxes, whose residence in the country does not exceed 60 days.
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE CUSCO HOTELS CATEGORY WEB ROOM ROOM ROOM
5***** 2069 1399 --- www.belmond.com MONASTERIO
5***** 1469 959 949 www.libertador.com.pe LIBERTADOR
5**** 1119 789 --- www.aranwahotels.com ARANWA
SONESTA 4**** 849 659 ---- www.sonesta.com HOTEL CUSCO
CASA ANDINA 3*** 779 609 609 www.casa_andina.com CLASSIC
SAN AGUSTIN 4**** 719 609 579 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe EL DORADO o PLAZA
LOS PORTALES 3*** 719 589 579 www.losportaleshoteles.com.pe
SAN AGUSTIN 3*** 669 569 549 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe INTERNACIONAL
SIETE 3*** 669 579 589 www.hotelsieteventanas.com VENTANAS
SUEÑOS DEL 3*** 669 569 549 www.suenosdelinka.com INKA
3*** 649 559 549 www.samayhotel.com.pe SAMAY
DE LA VILLA 3*** 619 559 539 www.hotelesdelavillahermoza.com HERMOZA
3*** 619 549 549 www.donboscohotel.com DON BOSCO
3*** 579 529 519 www.hotelprismacusco.com EL PRISMA
SAN FRANCISCO 3*** 579 519 519 www.sanfranciscoplazacusco.com PLAZA
Rates subject to change and availability, while no reservations are requested
Charge of USD 35.00 for up-grade in Vistadome Train, per person Charge of USD 25.00 for lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant in MachuPicchu, per person
CUSCO & MACHU PICCHU 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS (Expedition Train)
Day 1: Lima – Cusco
Departure from Lima city to Cusco. Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Visitors should take a short rest in order to adjust to altitude. 13:00h Afternoon tour of the city visiting the Koricancha Temple and the Cathedral. Continue to the surrounding ruins: the fortress Sacsayhuamán overlooking the city, Kenko, Puca-Pucara and Tambomachay ruins. 18:00h Afternoon return to Cusco and hotel.
Day 2: Cusco - Machu Picchu - Cusco
Breakfast in the hotel. 05:40h Transfer from the hotel to the train station. 06:05h Take the morning train for a full day tour of Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas" one of the most renowned examples of Inca architecture. The citadel perches on a mist-shrouded mountain top, surrounded by lush cloud forest. 09:50h Arrival at Aguas Calientes Train Station and transfer by bus (25 minutes) to the top of Machu Picchu Ruins. 13:30h Buffet Lunch at Toto´s House restaurant in Aguas Calientes. 15:25h Afternoon return to Cusco. 20:00h Transfer from Poroy train station to the hotel.
Day 3: Cusco – Lima
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Departure from Cusco city to Lima. END OF OUR SERVICES
The program includes: - Transfer in/out Cusco - 02 nights of lodging in hotel selected - Breakfast - Half day City Tour & surrounding ruins - Full Day Machu Picchu in Expedition Train - Buffet Lunch at Restaurant Toto´s House in Aguas Calientes - Entrances and guided tour in Spanish or English - Services taxes
Not included: - Air tickets Lima – Cusco – Lima by - Lan Peru of USD420.00 subject to change or - Avianca USD 372.00 - Peruvian Airlines USD 159.00 - Star Perú USD 121.00 - Personal expenses or additional tours
PRICE PER PERSON IN USD Rates apply only to foreign passengers, exonerated from lodging taxes, whose residence in the country does not exceed 60 days.
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE CUSCO HOTELS CATEGORY WEB ROOM ROOM ROOM
5***** 1489 1049 --- www.belmond.com MONASTERIO
5***** 1069 729 729 www.libertador.com.pe LIBERTADOR
5**** 839 619 --- www.aranwahotels.com ARANWA
SONESTA 4**** 659 529 ---- www.sonesta.com HOTEL CUSCO
CASA ANDINA 3*** 629 509 509 www.casa_andina.com CLASSIC
SAN AGUSTIN 4**** 569 499 479 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe EL DORADO o PLAZA
LOS PORTALES 3*** 569 479 479 www.losportaleshoteles.com.pe
SAN AGUSTIN 3*** 539 469 459 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe INTERNACIONAL
SIETE 3*** 539 479 469 www.hotelsieteventanas.com VENTANAS
SUEÑOS DEL 3*** 539 469 459 www.suenosdelinka.com INKA
3*** 529 459 459 www.samayhotel.com.pe SAMAY
DE LA VILLA 3*** 499 459 449 www.hotelesdelavillahermoza.com HERMOZA
3*** 499 459 459 www.donboscohotel.com DON BOSCO
3*** 479 439 439 www.hotelprismacusco.com EL PRISMA
SAN FRANCISCO 3*** 479 439 439 www.sanfranciscoplazacusco.com PLAZA
Rates subject to change and availability, while no reservations are requested
Charge of USD 35.00 for up-grade in Vistadome Train, per person Charge of USD 25.00 for lunch at Sanctuary Lodge Restaurant in MachuPicchu, per person
AREQUIPA
Location
Arequipa is located at a height of 2325 meters in the desert mountains of the Andes. This beautiful city is practically totally built out of sillar, a kind of white volcanic stone. This is why Arequipa is called the white city. With its one million inhabitants, Arequipa is Peru´s second biggest city. The main square, the “Plaza de Armas” is the most beautiful of the country. The magnificent "Catedral" and the shopping malls are in colonial style.
Climate
It presents temperatures between 25°C and 10°C; with more than 300 days of sun. The humid season (from December to March) is characterized by the presence of clouds and little precipitations. In winter (June and July), it becomes slighty colder and the temperature descends until an average of 10ºC but the dry climate aid to feel the cold with smaller intensity. With a number record of 4000 hours of exhibition to the sun in the year, Arequipa justifies its nickname of “City of the eternal blue sky”.
AREQUIPA AND COLCA 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Day 1: Lima – Arequipa Departure from Lima city to Arequipa. Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
09:00 h Three hour tour of the city, including Santa Catalina Convent, Plaza de Armas, the Jesuit church of La Compañia and its beautifully-painted chapel, and the typical districts of Cayma and Yanahuara for a magnificent view of the Misti volcano.
Day 2: Arequipa – Colca
Breakfast in the hotel.
07:45h Pick up from hotels, leave behind the Chachani snowy, Pampa Cañahuas, Aguada Blanca national reserve, Vicuñas in wild life, typical high plateau landscape: Andean grass or Ichu, bushes like: Tola, Ccapo or Yareta, Tocra fields, Bogs and small lagoons, birds like the Kara-Kara or mountain hawk, Black Ibis, Guallatas or Andean goose, ducks, some flamengos, Vizcachas or wild rabbits, etc. Continue by the Patapampa route: lookout of Volcanoes, Maximum Altitude 4,800 meters: view of the mountains Ampato, Sabancaya, Hualca-Hualca, etc. lookout of the Of the Colca Valley. 12:00 approx. Arrival to Chivay. Transfer to Hotels; time for lunch (not included). After visit the Hot Springs and pools in La Calera (Not included ticket)
17:00 h Return to the hotel
Day 3: Colca – Arequipa
06:30 h leave by the left side of the Colca river to CRUZ DEL CONDOR lookout, we can see part of the deep of the canyon, in that point 1,200 meters approximately, the flight of the Condors, visit the typical towns of Yanque, Maca, etc, "Stones scale model", hanging pre Incas tombs, beautiful typical dresses from each locality, and the incredible amount of pre Incas terraces still cultivated with Andean growing like the Potatoes, Corn, Quinua, Kiwicha, Olluco, etc. Time for lunch in Chivay (not included) and return to Arequipa by the Patapampa route. Arrival to Arequipa approximately 18:00 Hs.
Day 4: Arequipa – Lima Breakfast in the hotel.
09:30 h Countryside with Sabandia Mill, Visit Typical district of Paucarpata and Its pre Incas terraces, typical arequipenian countryside, the famous Sabandía Mill from XVII century (water Mill), baths of Tingo, and the Founder’s Mansion, large colonial house -like museum- of the founders of Arequipa “Manuel Garcí de Carbajal” (Or visit to the beautiful pre Inca terraces and little town of Yumina).
At the time, Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Departure from Arequipa city to Lima.
END OF OUR SERVICES
The program includes: - Transfer in/out Arequipa - 02 nights of lodging in selected hotel in Arequipa - 01 night of lodging in select hotel in Colca - Breakfast - Half day City Tour & Santa Catalina Convent in private services - Excursion to Colca Canyon in selected hotel (2D1N, regular service) - Countryside with Sabandia Mill Tour in private service - Entrances and guided tour in Spanish or English - Services taxes
Not included: - Air tickets Lima – Arequipa – Lima by - Lan Peru of USD350.00 subject to change or - Avianca USD 297.00 - Peruvian Airlines USD 153.00 - LcBusre USD 125.00 - Personal expenses or additional tours
PRICE PER PERSON IN USD Rates apply only to foreign passengers, exonerated from lodging taxes, whose residence in the country does not exceed 60 days.
TRIPL AREQUIPA SINGLE DOUBLE COLCA HOTELS E WEB HOTELS ROOM ROOM ROOM
www.casa_andina.com CASA ANDINA CASITAS DEL 1189 689 639 www.lascasitasdelcolca.c PRIVATE COLCA 5* om COLLECTION 5*
www.libertador.com.pe LIBERTADOR 5* ARANWA 4 879 539 --- www.aranwahotels.com
COLCA LODGE www.cabildohotel.com EL CABILDO 5* 689 449 389 5* www.colca-lodge.com
CASA ANIDNA CASA ANDINA 609 389 359 www.casa_andina.com CLASSIC 3*SUP SELECT 4*
CASA ANDINA www.qphotels.com qp HOTELES 569 379 ---- CLASSIC 3*SUP www.casa-andina.com AREQUIPA 4* www.casonaplazahoteles
.com CASONA PLAZA EL REFUGIO 4* 519 359 319 www.refugiohotelcolca.co HOTEL 4* m www.tierravivahoteles.co TIERRA VIVA ECO INN 3* 529 359 319 m 3*SUP www.ecoinnhotels.com CASA ANDINA CASA ANDINA 539 349 319 www.casa_andina.com CLASSIC 3*SUP CLASSIC 3*SUP http://www.hotelessana SAN AGUSTIN gustin.com.pe EL REFUGIO 4* 519 359 319 POSADA DEL www.refugiohotelcolca.co MONASTERIO 3* m
www.crismarhotel.com CRISMAR 3* ECO INN 3*** 459 329 279 www.ecoinnhotels.com
www.ensuenohotelarequi ENSUEÑO 3* COLCA INN 3* 439 309 269 pa.com www.hotelcolcainn.com
Rates subject to change and availability, while no reservations are requested
AREQUIPA 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Day 1: Lima - Arequipa Departure from Lima city to Arequipa. Upon arrival, reception, assistance and transfer to the hotel. 14:00 H Four hour tour by Panoramic Bus. Visits the Main square, external view of the cathedral, colonial District of Yanahuara, Church and lookout; Carmen Alto, lookout of the countryside and Misti, Chachani and Pichu-Pichu volcanoes, typical Pre Inca terraces still cultivated, and Chilina Valley, Sabandía Mill and the district of Paucarpata with its pre Incas terraces. (Pick up from hotels and ends at City Center)
Day 2: Arequipa - Colca
Breakfast in the hotel.
03:30 h Departure at 03:30 Hrs. behind the Chachani snow, Pampas Cañahuas, Aguada Blanca national reserve of Vicuñas, typical high plateau landscape characterized by Andean grass or Ichu, bushes like: Tola, Ccapo or Yareta. Some small lagoons, birds like the Kara-Kara or mountain hawk, Black Ibis, Guallatas or Andean goose, ducks, some flamengos, Vizcachas, etc. Patapampa Maximum Altitude 4,800 M.A.S.L. Lookout of 6 snow volcanoes, Ampato, Sabancaya, etc, Slope to Chivay town capital of the Colca valley, continue until the CRUZ DEL CONDOR viewpoint arrival to this point 08:00 approximately Here we can see part of the canyon deep, 1,200 meters approximately. And the majestic flight of the Condors, visits the typical towns of Yanque, Maca, etc, "Stone scale model", hanging pre Inca tombs, beautiful typical suits of each towns, Incredible amount of Pre-Incas terraces still cultivated with Andean growing like Potato, Corn, Quinua, Kiwicha, Olluco, etc. Time for lunch in Chivay (not included) visit the thermal springs & pools of La Calera and return to Arequipa. Arrival approximately 18:00 Hrs.
Day 3: Arequipa – Lima
Breakfast in the hotel.
09:00h Transfers round trip from / to the Hotel, and guided visit to the citadel of the famous Cloister’s nuns of Santa Catalina Monastery, With its narrow streets, small squares, cloisters, etc. Re-open to public after 400 years in 1,970, during the tour 2 hours.
At the time, Transfer to the airport for departure flight. Departure from Arequipa city to Lima.
END OF OUR SERVICES
The program includes:
- Transfer in/out Arequipa - 02 nights of lodging in selected hotel in Arequipa - Breakfast - Half day of City and Countryside - Bus Panoramic, regular services, not entrances
- Full Day Colca Canyon in regular service. - Tour to Convento de Santa Catalina in private services - Entrances and guided tour in Spanish or English - Services taxes
Not included: - Air tickets Lima – Arequipa – Lima by - Lan Peru of USD350.00 subject to change or - Avianca USD 297.00 - Peruvian Airlines USD 153.00 - LcBusre USD 125.00 - Personal expenses or additional tours
PRICE PER PERSON IN USD Rates apply only to foreign passengers, exonerated from lodging taxes, whose residence in the country does not exceed 60 days.
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE CUSCO HOTELS CATEGORY WEB ROOM ROOM ROOM
5***** 599 369 --- www.libertador.com.pe LIBERTADOR
CASA ANDINA 5**** 549 339 329 www.casa_andina.com PRIVATE COLLECTION
5**** 409 279 269 www.cabildohotel.com EL CABILDO
CASA ANDINA 4*** 439 289 279 www.casa_andina.com SELECT
qp HOTELES 4**** 399 279 ---- www.qphotels.com AREQUIPA
CASONA PLAZA 4*** 299 219 209 www.casonaplazahoteles.com HOTEL
3***SUP 379 269 259 www.tierravivahoteles.com TIERRA VIVA
CASA ANDINA 3***SUP 369 249 249 www.casa_andina.com CLASSIC
SAN AGUSTIN 3*** 309 229 209 http://www.hotelessanagustin.com.pe POSADA DEL MONASTERIO
3*** 299 229 209 www.crismarhotel.com CRISMAR
3*** 299 219 209 www.ensuenohotelarequipa.com ENSUEÑO
Rates subject to change and availability, while no reservations are requested
IQUITOS
Loreto is the largest yet least populated department in Peru. It is covered by dense vegetation and by primary and secondary jungle with low hills and slightly rolling landscape, crisscrossed by the many rivers of the Amazon River basin, which is born at the confluence of the Marañon and Ucayali Rivers.
Iquitos, the capital of Loreto, is the main port city on the Amazon River and the largest city in the Peruvian jungle. Different indigenous people groups like the Cocama, Huitoto, and Bora first inhabited the area, then came the Jesuit missionaries who founded the city. At the end of the nineteenth century was when Iquitos experienced its greatest economic glory due to the rubber industry. The economic bonanza meant that luxurious buildings like the art noveau Palace Hotel and the Iron House, designed by the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel, were constructed there. In contrast to these buildings, you find the homes in the Belen neighborhood that are constructed on top of rafts and pylons to protect them from the flooding of the river.
One of the best attractions in Loreto is navigating on the rivers and lakes and enjoying the beautiful beaches. The Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve (2,080,000 hectares), the largest reserve in Peru, is located 183 kilometers from the city and is home to numerous plant and animal species, many of them in danger of extinction like the charapa river turtle, the giant river otter, the black caiman, and the river dolphin.
Likewise, the Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve (58,000 hectares) protects the largest concentration of white sand forests, or varillales as they are known in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. This happens to be one of the best areas to go for bird-watching. In addition to these national reserves, there are also numerous private reserves, which have been created to satisfy all tastes.
ALTITUDE Capital: Iquitos (104 masl / 341 fasl) Lowest point: 70 masl / 230 fasl (Amelia) Highest point: 220 masl / 722 fasl (Balsapuerto)
CLIMATE
The weather in Iquitos is hot and rainy all year long. The average annual maximum temperature is 31ºC (88ºF) and the minimum is 21ºC (70ºF). The dry season (July– November) and the flood season (December–July) feature particular differences in the plant and animal life, as well as in the climate.
IQUITOS, THE GRATE JUNGLE ADVENTURE 04 Days / 03 Nights
Day 1: Lima – Iquitos - Amazon River & Serpentario - Lodge ………. Our guide collects you from the airport or your hotel; the transfer by bus from Iquitos airport to the Bellavista port is a 1/2 hour ride. On the way we pass the fascinating vibrant jungle metropolis with historical roots in the rubber boom. We head towards the Bellavista harbor on the Nany River to board our speedboat for a 45 minute trip up the Nanny and Momon rivers (Note: It is quite possible that you will share the boat trip with other passengers who are entering the lodge at the same time).
On the way we observe the Nanay and Amazon River, you will note the “meeting of the waters” a blending of the Amazon which is brown and Nanay which is black water. (Sometimes you can see the pink or gray dolphins).
We will appreciate our natural wonder that is the “Amazon River”
Visit to “Barrio Florido” a small village where you can see Victoria Regia plants, and see a collection of aligators and paiche fish.
On the way to the lodge we stop to visit the Serpentarium. A local Peruvian man has a fine collection of wild animals including Boa and Anaconda snakes, monkeys, jungle cats and sloths. He is happy for you to pick up the animals and take plenty of photographs. This is actually a real fun part of the whole jungle tour experience as it is the only time that you can really get up close and personal with the animals!
Upon arrival at the Lodge we are warmly greeted with a welcome drink made of local tropical fruits. Our Guide will explain the activities and he will give an orientation of the bungalows and the main facilities available at the Lodge.
We have our first taste of the delicious food in our restaurant “The Hungry Monkey”.
Free Afternoon: Boating, walking excursion or If you prefer, time to relax at the lodge such as the large swimming pool, the water slide, the Jacuzzi as well as going to the top of our two towers to enjoy the view or relaxing on the balcony overlooking the Momon river to watch the boats sailing by and observe the birdlife.
After dinner your Guide fascinates us with tales of the jungle, telling us about jungle folkore: Tales of pink dolphins that turn into humans and seduce young maidens, the whistling of the Tunchi, and the one-legged ELF known as the Chulluchuki.
Day 2: Lodge 05:30h (Optional) We rise at the crack of dawn, around 05:30 AM, for an hour long canoe ride up river to enjoy the great variety of bird life. Many bird species of the Amazon are active at this hour feeding on fruit trees and diving into the river to catch small fish. We hear their joyful singing as they fly around.
After breakfast: Hike through the jungle to explore the rainforest. We visit the river communities of Gen Gen and Centro Fuerte where we will learn the customs and habits of the mestizo people who live on the river banks of the Amazon region. These “River People” are humble subsistence farmers and fishermen. In their small plots they harvest manioc tuber and plantains. They use small canoes and fishing nets to harvest the abundant variety of fish in the river. We will have a game of football against the local villagers from Gen Gen or Centro Fuerte (optional).
Visit the Botanical Garden “Chullachaki”. The owner will give an explanation about medicinal plants growing in this beautiful garden.
We visit the ‘Alamas’ Indigenous Tribe. They recently moved to our area and they have built a small community with a large communal hut where they offer us a typical friendly greeting. They dance and sing and perform their traditional rituals. They offer us their home made handicrafts made out of local plants, seeds and wood from the area.
We will travel by boat to Piranha Park a private reserve. It is a place to enjoy nature; there are five lakes, in one of them you can fish piranhas, in another other fish of the region, take a ride on a cayak; you can observe primates, a great variety of trees with long fibers and medicinal plants; you can see Victoria Regia, considered the largest water lilies; they have large round leaves measuring up to 1 meter in diameter, the flower is up to 40 cm diameter. They open from six in the evening, blooming from March to July. In this area you can find virgin forest and explore the mysteries of our jungle.
After the delicious evening meal we motor our way up river with our long canoe; after a while the Guide switches off the engine and in complete silence we drift downstream under the moon and stars, enjoying the chorus of nocturnal animals, fire flies, insects, frogs, birds, owls, jumping fish and other creatures of the night.
Day 3: Loldge Breakfast at the lodge.
Visit our new attracion: an Insectarium called ‘Macrodonta’. It is a center of display of nature in which you observe several species of insects such as spiders, beetles, ants, grasshopers, butterflies, etc. The local guide gives an explanation of each type of insect which are housed in 12 specially built enclosers. The second part of the tour shows the ruber demostration for making hadicraft products; Rubber is obtained from a tree by a treatment of a milky juice called “latex” . Your guide explains the whole process.
Afternoon: Take a hike to the Trapiche where you will see the local sugar cane maker and taste his delicious sugar cane liquor.
Night tour: We will go for a walk to see and hear the sounds of the night; you can find some of the insects, snails, centipedes and frogs that produce the cacophony of sounds that begin after dark. Sometime you see tarantulas!
After dinner, we have a musical jungle jam session using a variety of local acoustic instruments that we keep by the Restaurant, such as harmonicas,
guitars and flutes. Each of the tourists can pick an instrument and we can have fun playing and singing until the wee hours of the night. Day 4: Lodge – Bora Indigenous Tribe – Butterfly – Iquitos – Lima Breakfast at the Lodge
On our final day, from here we make our way back to the city of Iquitos and on the way we make visits by boat, to the Boras Indigenous Tribe who lives further down the Momon River. They are a friendly tribe who will show us their traditional dancing and singing. The men chant and beat their drums and the women sing and dance playfully. After several songs the young Indian girls invite the tourists to join in the dancing and everybody ends up dancing together going round and round in big circles. After the dancing session is over we can take plenty of photos of the tourists together with the Indians and they will show us their lovely collection of handicrafts which they offer for sale to the visitors.
Visit to the Butterfly Farm, just off the Nanay River near the village of Padre Cocha. There is a large enclosed area which houses dozens of species of native butterflies. Here you can see and walk among many different species of the most beautiful butterflies of the Amazon region and experience their whole life circle. It`s also a unique opportunity to take photos of tropical butterflies in their natural environment. Back to the Lodge. City tours: this program may vary according to various factors, such as what time of day tourist enters the Lodge on the first day, what time they leave on the last day, the weather conditions, and how active that the tourists wishes to be during the trip. All the tourist´s wishes should be communicated to the guide who will do his best to accommodate them.
The Boulevard: Located opposite the Itaya River, one block from the Main Square, overlooking the Amazon River; in the tour we observe important historical monuments, statues, restaurants and cafes. The Main Square: Very colorful place and meeting point for tourists.
The Catholic Cathedral: The Cathedral of Iquitos known as the Mother Church of Iquitos, located in the center of Iquitos, at the intersection of Arica and Putumayo streets, was declared a Historic Cultural of the Nation of Peru in 1996, considered an icon of Iquitos. The cast Iron House built by Eiffel, designed by the French architect Gustave Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame) in 1897. We visit the Quistococha Zoo, located outside the city past the airport, about a 20 minute ride from downtown. Here we see a wonderful collection of different species of animals including large felines, many monkeys, colorful birds and the paiche fish, which have lungs and must surface occasionlly so that they can breathe. The zoo is built on the shores of the Quistococha Lake, which with its white sand beach is a popular bathing spot for the locals.
From here we make our way to the airport to catch your flight home.
END OF TOUR
The Program Includes: - Transfer in / out in Iquitos - 03 nights of selected lodge - 03 Breakfast, 04 lunch, 03 dinners - Water Transfer Slipper Puerto Nanay to return Hostel. - All tours in the jungle, and income to Tourist Attractions - Free use of all facilities Hostel , Mirador , games room , hammocks, musical instruments. - All activities mentioned in Programs - Guided in Spanish or English - Tax Services Not included: - Air Tkt Lima – Iquitos – Lima by - Lanperu $ 390.00 sunject to change or - Avianca $ 290.00 - Peruvian Airlines $203.00 - Starperu 130.00 - All consumption at the bar, which includes bottled soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. - Purchases made from the Indian tribes for their handicrafts - Tips to the lodge staff on the final day (for good service if the tourists are happy) and tips to the guide for his service (if the tourists are happy). - Any other personal costs not mentioned in this program.
PRICE PER PERSON IN USD Rates apply only to foreign passengers, exonerated from lodging taxes, whose residence in the country does not exceed 60 days.
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE CUSCO HOTELS CATEGORY WEB ROOM ROOM ROOM
AMAZON LODGE 329 315 315 www.libertador.com.pe RAINFOREST
IRAPAY LODGE --- 565 506 www.casa_andina.com AMAZON LODGE
HELICONIA LODGE 639 490 490 www.amazonrex.com AMAZON RIVER (AMAZON 300)
Rates subject to change and availability, while no reservations are requested
The flight must arrive at the city of Iquitos before 09:00 hours and return to Lima after 17:00 hours , in order to have the courtesy transfers , otherwise add $ 70.00 per passenger for Private shuttle service ( see schedule in private before buying air tkt ) .
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU TO THE JUNGLE:
Please ask the visitors to bring the following items with them on their trip to the rainforest:
- Insect repellant - Good walking shoes that cover the heals (to avoid twisting your ankle) - Large sun hat - Sunglasses - Sun cream - Camera with plenty of film and batteries - Flashlight/torch to use at nighttime (plus spare batteries) - Lightweight raincoat with rainproof hat - Umbrella in case of rain - A good book to read, plenty of magazines (to read while you relax) - Pair of Binoculars - Water flask (fresh drinking water for jungle treks) - Swimming costume (for swimming in our large pool or in the river) - The native Indian tribes in the area are very poor and love to receive gifts of used clothing, old toys or anything at all that the tourist does not need and wishes to donate. Also, any items for children such as paper, pencils and pens are very gratefully received.
PUNO
Location
Puno is without a doubt one of the most attractive destinies in Peru and one of most interesting in the continent: few cities have the privilege to be located to borders of a natural wonder like the Titicaca, then highest navigable lake in the world.
Located in the Plateau of the Collao and on the shores of the Titicaca (3860 meters above sea level) Puno is the most important lake port of Peru. Its strategic location between the cities of Cusco and La Paz, makes of Puno a not- to-be-missed step for the tourists who travel between Peru and Bolivia. The
limits of Puno are Tacna, Moquegua and Arequipa. Puno is 1303 Kilometers south of Lima.
The city of Puno
Puno is a tourist place thanks to the nearby Titikaka Lake and Sillustani Burial Towers. The city itself isn't very interesting and looks poor. Most of the buildings are made of adobe and covered with metal roofs. The center is small. The Jirón Lima is a car free street with restaurants and pubs. This street is the center of nightlife and many tourists and locals come together in this place. Peñas with live music create a pleasant atmosphere. One end of this street is the Plaza de Armas with the Cathedral built in 1747 by Simón de Asta. The railway station is situated on Avenida la Torre where you can also find a market of vegetables and fruits. In the small tiny streets of Puno a lot of bicycles are used for transportation. As these are also used as taxi, they bring visitors to the harbor at the end of Avenida el Puerto and Avenida Titikaka. Boat trips are offered with a guide to the floating islands of Uros and to the islands of Taquile and Amantaní.
PUNO 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
Day 1: Lima - Juliaca
Departure from Lima To Juliaca. ……… Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at selected hotel.
Day 2: Excursion to Uros & Taquile
Breakfast at the hotel.
07:00h Departure for the excursion to the island of Taquile. Three and a half hours by boat from Puno, this remote island is a remarkable community where Quechua, the language of the Incas, is kept alive by the islanders. The outstanding highlight of its inhabitants is their handicraft derived from techniques developed over centuries. Box lunch included.
14:00h After lunch we will continue our tour to the remarkable floating reed island – built on layers of totora reeds – home to the Uros Indians, who still live as their ancestors did a thousand years ago. 17:00h Return to the hotel.
Día 3: Juliaca - Lima
Breakfast at the hotel. On the way to the airport we will visit the chullpas of Sillustani, the burial towers made of stone, 28 km. (17 miles) from Puno. Departure from Puno to Lima.
END OF OUR SERVICES
The program includes:
Transfer In/Out Puno 02 Nights of lodging at selected hotel Breakfast Full Day Taquile & Uros – Lunch box included (private service) Visit to the chullpas of Sillustani (regular service) Entrances and guided tour in Spanish or English Service taxes
Not included: Air tickets Lima – Juliaca – Lima by Lan Peru of USD390.00 subject to change or Avianca USD 328.00 Personal expenses or additional tours
PRICE PER PERSON IN USD Rates apply only to foreign passengers, exonerated from lodging taxes, whose residence in the country does not exceed 60 days.
SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE CUSCO HOTELS CATEGORY WEB ROOM ROOM ROOM
5***** 629 369 339 www.libertador.com.pe LIBERTADOR
CASA ANDINA 5***** 529 319 299 www.casa_andina.com PRIVATE COLLECTION
SONESTA 4**** 499 299 279 www.sonesta.com HOTEL CUSCO
4**** 349 229 209 www.casonaplazahoteles.com CASONA PLAZA
CASA ANDINA 3*** 389 249 239 www.casa_andina.com CLASSIC
ECO INN 3*** 379 249 229 www.ecoinnhotels.com
Rates subject to change and availability, while no reservations are requested
LIMA
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, on a coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It forms a contiguous urban area with the seaport of Callao. After Sao Paulo and Mexico City it is the third largest city in Latin America.
Lima was founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on January 18, 1535, as La Ciudad de los Reyes, or "The City of Kings." It became the most important city in the Spanish Viceroyalty of Peru and, after the Peruvian War of Independence, was made the capital of the Republic of Peru. Today, around one-third of the Peruvian population lives in the metropolitan area.
PROGRAMAS 1. City Tour Lima 2. Lima Museums - Larco Museum and Archaeological Museum 3. Peruvian Gold Museum - See Peru’s most famous gold collection 4. The Sacred Citadel Of Pachacamac and Ancestral Shrines 5. The Peruvian Paso Horse Tour, Show Hacienda Los Ficus 6. The Sacred Citadel Of Pachacamac and the Peruvian Paso Horse tour Show 7. Lima by night and The Magic Circuit of Water
LIMA OPTIONAL TOURS IN SHARED SERVICE
CITY TOUR The best excursion to get to know Lima and its history Daily tours: Mornings : 9.30 (aprox). Afternoons : 2.30 (aprox). Duration : 4.00 (aprox). Price per person : USD 25.00
This excursion offers the best combination of the different attractions in Lima and its three historical periods: pre-Hispanic, colonial and contemporary. In Lima, there were several
different pre-Columbian cultures which are dated thousands of years back. Lima was part of the Inca Empire until was founded by the Spaniard Francisco Pizarro on the 18th of January, 1535. During our guided tour we will travel along its millenary history. ANCESTRAL LIMA. At the Huaca Pucllana, an archeological precinct build in the IV century A.C., we willhave a panoramic view of this magnificent ceremonial and administrative centre which was considered by the Incas a holy village. We will learn about the life and rituals of its ancient inhabitants and admire its typical pyramidal building, very characteristic of sacred pre-Hispanic edifications which were adored in the coast of Perú. COLONIAL LIMA. The Peruvian Viceroyalty was the most important one in the Spanish Empire and Lima was its capital. The highlights of its historical centre are its architecture and the urban design of the city, found in the old streets filled with colonial houses adorned with Moorish-style balconies. Our trip includes the Paseo de la República (Promenade of the Republic), Plaza San Martin (San Martin Square) and the Plaza Mayor (Main Square), with their different buildings: Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace), Palacio Arzobispal the (Archbishop’s Palace), the Basilica Catedral (Cathedral Basilica) and the Palacio Municipal (Municipal Palace). In its historic centre we shall visit one of its most beautiful buildings, the Museum of the Banco Central de Reserva, where we can admire Peru’s treasures: a fine selection of objects made in gold, ceramics and textiles of its different pre- Columbian cultures, ranging since their origins to Inca times (1). We will enter the monumental Convento de San Francisco (Convent of Saint Francis), which displays the biggest collection of religious art in America. We can admire the Choir Room and the Monks’ Library, the Sacristy, with its collection of Zurbaran and Rivera paintings. The Big Patio of the Main Cloister, decorated with sevillan tiles from the XVI century, its beautiful Moorish arches and its subterranean crypts known as The Catacombs, where you will feel the presence of Lima's colonial past. CONTEMPORARY LIMA: Visit to the most traditional residential areas in the capital: The Olive Grove of San Isidro, Miraflores and Larco Mar, distinctive tourist centre of contemporary Lima, and visit of a magnificent exhibition of jewelry and handicrafts from the different regions of millenary Peru. Live and enjoy the feeling of cosmopolitan Lima.
(1)Museum of Banco Central de Reserva, closed to the public on Saturdays and Sundays afternoon.
LIMA MUSEUMS - Larco Museum and Archaeological Museum
DAILY DEPARTURES Morning : 09.15 Aprox Afternoon : 2.30 Aprox Duration : 4 Hours Aprox
Price per person in private service, depending on the number of people in a group in USD
1 2 3 4 5-7 8-15 16-18 19-30 31-40 41-45 pasajero pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros
$ 200 $ 112 $ 95 $ 83 $ 77 $ 65 $ 59 $ 59 $ 59 $ 59
A single tour comprised of beautiful Colonial mansions with some of the major gold, ceramic, textile and art collections in South America. Great museums are in capital cities and Lima is one of them. Lima is home to two of the most important museums in this part of the Americas. They house incomparable artefacts and collections of pre-Colombian art from Peru and the New World.
LARCO MUSEUM. Housed in a unique colonial residence dating back to the XVII century, built on top of a VIII century pyramid, this fabulous museum includes the exquisite Collection of Peruvian Gold and Silver from the olden days, and the Pre-Hispanic Erotic Art Salon. Its pieces have toured major world museums. Larco is among only a few museums around the world opening their vaults to the public, with over 45,000 archaeological pieces that have been classified by renowned specialists and scholars. The Larco Museum exhibits the largest private collection of pre-Colombian Peruvian art in the world.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY.1 The old Colonial mansion housing this museum was an old residence of Peru’s viceroys and then of its Liberators. This is Peru’s grandest museum and houses the Estela Raymondi and the Tello Obelisk monuments, two important carved stone pieces dating back to the Formative period 1000 years B.C. It features the largest textile collection, with fabrics from the Pre-Ceramic period through the Inca Empire, and a major collection of Ancient Peruvian metals. The remarkable Tawantinsuyo Room illustrates one hundred years of the Inca Empire through virtual models and re-creations.
THE SACRED CITADEL OF PACHACAMAC AND ANCESTRAL SHRINES A Unique Archaeological And Mystical Experience
DAILY DEPARTURES (Exept Monday) Morning : 09.15 Aprox Afternoon : 2.30 Aprox Duration : 4 Hours aprox Price per person : USD 35.00
Our tour will start at the Pucllana temple built in the IV century A.D., an ancestral and ceremonial site dedicated to the local divinities, and a panoramic view of the Huacllamarca shrine, a typical pyramid that characterizes sacred buildings on Peru’s coast. These shrines are located in the modern Lima neighbourhoods of San Isidro and Miraflores.
PACHACAMAC A guided tour of the splendid and vast archaeological citadel of Pachacamac, the temple of the deity, Pachacamac, believed to be the creator of the universe and a divinity adored by old Andean civilizations. A sacred and ceremonial site dating back to the beginnings of Christianity where thousands of pilgrims converged to pay tribute and consult the Pachacamac oracle, who they believed could see the past, the future and people’s fate.
The site comprises pyramidal temples and enclosures built by successive pre- Colombian civilizations and finally the Incas. Highlights include the Temple of Pachacamac, the Sun God shrine, and the Palace of the Chosen Women or Virgins of the Sun.
At the site museum there is an idol of the deity, Pachacamac, which couldn’t be seen by the profane, and was reserved for the high priests who kept, revered and interpreted the divine oracle in the old times. A sacred site, the temple was considered to be part of the planet’s mystical axis.
BARRANCO AND VILLA MARSHLANDS After a visit to Barranco, a neighbourhood both traditional and bohemian, and its well-known Bridge of Sighs, we will tour the beaches along the Green Coast and the Friar’s Leap ledge over the ocean, the Ecological Reserve at the Villa Marshlands, with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean along the South Pan-American Highway.
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PERUVIAN GOLD MUSEUM - See Peru’s most famous gold collection
DAILY DEPARTURES Afternoon : 14:30 Aprox Duration : 03 ½ Hours aprox
Price per person in private service, depending on the number of people in a group in USD
1 2 3 4 5-7 8-15 16-18 19-30 31-40 41-45 pasajero pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros
$ 142 $ 83 $ 71 $ 65 $ 59 $ 53 $ 42 $ 42 $ 42 $ 42
A spectacular collection of Peruvian Ancient Gold and the Arms of the World Collection. This tour also includes a visit to Friendship Park.
PERU’S GOLD MUSEUM Ancient Peruvians were master metalworkers. The “cire perdue” or lost wax process, known across the Orient and lost in the West until the Renaissance was the most frequent technique used by master ancient Peruvian gold and silversmiths. On our tour of Peru’s Gold Museum, visitors will appreciate a dazzling collection of gold artefacts from various pre-Colombian civilizations, some more than 3,000 years old.
Metal pieces and jewellery of incalculable value in gold, silver and precious stones used by the Incas—the children of the Sun God and monarchs of the vast Inca Empire—are shown in this collection.
Five hundred years ago, the gold of Peru attracted many European adventurers who conquered the Inca and founded the Vice-Royalty of Peru under the Spanish Crown.
Peru’s Gold Museum also houses a valuable collection of old and modern weapons that ranks among the best in the world. The halls in this section show the Arms of the World Collection of armour, uniforms and various ancient war artefacts and weapons from various time periods around the world, some dating back to as long ago as 1300 B.C.
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FRIENDSHIP PARK Our next stop will take us to Friendship Park, featuring an imposing Moorish arch naugurated by Spanish King Don Juan Carlos de Borbon, as well as a picturesque train and beautiful landscaping in celebration of the bonds of friendship between Peru and Spain.
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The Peruvian Paso Horse Tour, Show Hacienda Los Ficus A national tradition, turned into People’s pride
Price per person in private service, depending on the number of people in a group in USD
1 2 3 4 5-7 8-15 16-18 19-30 31-40 41-45 pasajero pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros
$ 215 $ 165 $ 160 $ 155 $ 145 $ 135 $ 125 $ 125 $ 110 $ 95
Hacienda Los Ficus Los Ficus, is located in the Lurín Valley, just 15 minutes south of Lima. The trip to arrive includes traveling across rural streets, cultivated fields and small towns. It is a private hacienda house, which opens its doors to the tourist on very special and exclusive occasions.
The Peruvian Paso Horse The Peruvian Paso Horse is the main reason for the concept of this hacienda. Over there you will increase your knowledge about the history of the Peruvian Paso Horse and its very own characteristics. You will see newly-borns as well as horses being trained to the bridle, and adult horses showing off their strongest qualities. You will appreciate horses with its luxurious outfit “apero” and also the typical garments of our “chalanes”. You will spend time in contact with nature, and with horses being bred in pasture.
Do not leave without riding the smoothest horses in the world!
Lunch or Early Dinner At lunch time you will enjoy an excellent domestic dish with fresh ingredients of the garden and the typical Peruvian flavors characterized by its spicy ingredients and exotic mixtures.
The Sacred Citadel Of Pachacamac and the Peruvian Paso Horse tour Show
Price per person in private service, depending on the number of people in a group in USD
1 2 3 4 5-7 8-15 16-18 19-30 31-40 41-45 pasajero pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros pasajeros
$ 280 $ 215 $ 200 $ 190 $ 180 $ 165 $ 150 $ 150 $ 135 $ 125
Pachacamac A guided tour of the splendid and vast archaeological citadel of Pachacamac, the temple of the deity, Pachacamac, believed to be the creator of the universe and a divinity adored by old Andean civilizations. A sacred and ceremonial site dating back to the beginnings of Christianity where thousands of pilgrims converged to pay tribute and consult the Pachacamac oracle, who they believed could see the past, the future and people’s fate.
The site comprises pyramidal temples and enclosures built by successive pre-Colombian civilizations and finally the Incas. Highlights include the Temple of Pachacamac, the Sun God shrine, and the Palace of the Chosen Women or Virgins of the Sun.
At the site museum there is an idol of the deity, Pachacamac, which couldn’t be seen by the profane, and was reserved for the high priests who kept, revered and interpreted the divine oracle in the old times. A sacred site, the temple was considered to be part of the planet’s mystical axis.
The Peruvian Paso Horse Tour Show Hacienda Los Ficus Exclusive and spectacular display of the Peruvian Paso horse that also includes a delicious meal accompanied by a folkloric show of typical dances in Peru. (See details in previous page.)
LIMA BY NIGHT AND THE MAGIC CIRCUIT OF WATER
Departure : Wednesday to Sunday 18:30 Duration : 03 hours aprox. Price per person : USD 38.00
In addition to the tour above (Lima by night), we will have the visit to the Magical Water Circuit. This is a wonderful spectacle of Cybernetic and Interactive Ornamental Fountains which obtain a perfect conjunction and harmony of water, light, music and images. With a Magical Fountain of more than 80m of height and 12 spectacular Cybernetic Fountains with multifunctional facilities, this park constitutes an important tourist destiny of international reach. The technology applied in these fountains corresponds to most modern in the field of the cybernetic fountains, allowing in addition the accomplishment of varied choreographies, including laser effects and the possibility of variation in its programming. As a Historical Park, Ambient Urban Monumental and Patrimony of the Nation, the Park of the Reserve is considered the door of entrance to the Historical Center of Lima.
List of Water Fountains 1. - Magical Fountain 2. - Fountain of Fantasy 3. - Fountain of Illusion 4. - Fountain Cupola
5. - Fountain Tanguis 6. - Fountain of Harmony 7. - Fountain Rainbow 8. - Fountain Tunnel of Surprises 9. - Fountain Labyrinth of Dream 10. - Fountain of Life 11. - Fountain of traditions 12. - Fountain River of Desires 13. - Fountain of the Children